Question

If someone else's opinion makes us angry, it means that

• A. we are subconsciously aware of having no good reason for becoming angry
• B. there may be good reasons for his opinion but we are not consciously aware of them
• C. our own opinion is not based on good reason and we know this subconsciously
• D. we are not consciously aware of any reason for our own opinion

Hint:

Emotional reactions to opinions often indicate subconscious doubts about our own beliefs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the psychological aspect of anger.
- When we react angrily to someone’s opinion, it suggests a strong emotional response.
- This often happens when we feel insecure about our own opinion.
Step 2: Identifying subconscious awareness.
- If our opinion were logically sound, we would rationally counter the argument instead of getting angry.
- Anger suggests that subconsciously, we doubt our own reasoning.
Step 3: Confirming the correct answer.
- Option (C) correctly states that our own opinion is not based on good reason, and we know this subconsciously.
Thus, the correct answer is (C).